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Nearly 60 new officers joined the ranks of the Nassau County Police Department and other local agencies, joined by their families and friends for a graduation ceremony at the new Center for Training and Intelligence.

Police graduates out protecting our communities

Schools aren’t the only places holding graduations. Nearly 60 police academy recruits walked across their own stage last week after completing an intensive seven-month training to join the … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/7/22

It was all smiles and friendship for Shomron Regional Council chair Yossi Dagan and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman after signing an economic and cultural agreement between the two ‘sister’ regions. Joining them were, at far left, Assemblyman Ari Brown, and former Boro Park Assemblyman Dov Hikind, Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad of Mineola, and County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip.

Nassau County executive champions partnership with West Bank

Nassau County cemented its relationship with Israel last week, signing an economic and cultural agreement with the Shomron. more

By Ed Weintrob | 5/19/22

County Executive Bruce Blakeman is ending the Housing Assistance Program, which aimed to send one-time $375 checks to low-income households.

County exec ends pandemic relief program

County Executive Bruce Blakeman is ending Nassau County’s Household Assistance Program, intended to offer lower-income residents a one-time direct payment of $375. Signed into law last … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/12/22

Dan Vincelette, a lawyer representing Nassau County in the tax challenge by the Long Island Power Authority on the E.F. Barrett Power Station in Island Park, speaks in front of the county’s rules and finance committees.

LIPA tax settlement could be decided next week

It all comes down to a vote. On Monday, April 25, members of the Nassau County Legislature will gather just after lunch to give either a yea or nay over a dispute that on one side could cost taxpayers significant more money, and on the other, land all parties in front of a state supreme court judge. more

By Tom Carrozza | 4/21/22

The menorah in front of Chabad of Rockville Centre, which was the subject of comments during a village meeting last week that were seen as antisemitic.

'Antisemitic' remarks aired at RVC meeting

A Rockville Centre woman is facing backlash from several religious leaders, residents and elected officials after she told the village board at its meeting on April 4 that it should prohibit new houses of worship in residential zones, in what was interpreted by many as an antisemitic request. more

By Tom Carrozza | 4/14/22

Rockville Centre resident Michelle Galante Zangari is under scrutiny after her comments at the village board meeting on April 4 were perceived as antisemitic. She has since apologized to the Chabad of Rockville Centre.

‘Antisemitic’ remarks aired at RVC meeting

A Rockville Centre woman is facing backlash from several religious leaders, residents and elected officials after she told the village board at its meeting on April 4 that it should prohibit new houses of worship in residential zones, in what was interpreted by many as an antisemitic request. more

By Tom Carrozza | 4/14/22

Long Island lawmakers and drivers rallied outside the Nassau County Legislative Building on Monday to call for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone to help lower prices at the gas pump.

Legislature relents, will cut 5 cents in gas taxes

Gas could be a little cheaper in Nassau County this summer after officials here approved a nickel per gallon tax cut at the pump. County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined the majority caucus of the … more

By Letisha Dass | 4/11/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, surrounded by officials, hospital workers, police officers and union leaders, spoke about why a state takeover of Nassau University Medical Center would be detrimental to locals and others who use the hospital’s facilities.

Blakeman: No ‘state takeover’ of Nassau County medical center

Opposing opinions have flared recently over who should be on the governing board of Nassau University Medical Center. While Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman wants entrepreneur Matthew … more

By Mallory Wilson | 3/31/22

Republican candidates for state and federal officers gathered at GOP headquarters in Westbury on March 25 for a kickoff to the fall campaign.

Nassau GOP kicks off fall campaign with slate of state and federal candidates

Nassau County Republicans kicked off their fall campaign at GOP headquarters in Westbury Friday, introducing their congressional and state candidates, who sounded traditional party themes of lowering … more

By James Bernstein | 3/25/22

Woodmere resident Tobias Levkovich was killed when he was hit by a car as he crossed Peninsula Boulevard at Island and Longacre avenues on Sept. 1.

Traffic light coming to Edward Avenue in Woodmere

A stretch of Peninsula Boulevard in Woodmere that has been the scene of five fatal vehicular accidents in less than 2½ years is targeted for a traffic signal at the road’s intersection with Edward Avenue, an area that could be nicknamed “Death alley.” more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/24/22